Description
Slow Cooker Orange Chicken is a delightfully easy dish that fills your home with the enticing aroma of citrus and savory goodness. Tender chicken thighs slowly simmer in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, resulting in a comforting meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Serve it over rice or noodles for an unforgettable dinner that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 2 oranges
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken thighs and place them in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, zest, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, remove chicken and stir cornstarch mixture into the remaining sauce. Cook on high for an additional 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Shred the chicken and mix it back into the sauce; serve over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg